Obituaries

Local Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituaries

Doris Hargett Millwood

Doris Hargett Millwood

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Hargett Millwood

Spartanburg – Doris Mae Hargett Millwood, 79, devoted wife of the late Johnny Leland Millwood for 32 years, died Friday, October 1, 2021.

She was born on November 14, 1941to the late Brady and Myrtle Wallen Hargett. Doris retired from Parker-Hannifin Corp after 25 years of service.  She had a love of gardening and fishing at lake...

Elbert "Buddy" Durant Mullins, Jr.

Elbert "Buddy" Durant Mullins, Jr.

Sep 30, 2021

Elbert D. “Buddy” Mullins, Jr. Moore – Elbert Durant “Buddy” Mullins, Jr., 81, husband of Jane Gregg Mullins, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Buddy was born on June 8, 1940, to the late Elbert D. Mullins, Sr. and Sarah Huntley Mullins. He was also predeceased by a brother, Ned Huntley Mullins of Spartanburg. In addition to his wife of...

Cyquarius Treshaun Scott

Cyquarius Treshaun Scott

Sep 27, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Cyquarius Treshaun Scott, 17, passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born March 2, 2004 in Spartanburg, SC, Cy was a son of Ernest Cyokalee Scott and Cherise Ramone Jackson. He was a student at Dorman High School where he ran track. Cy was a track star and an gifted hurdler. Cy was artistic; deep, expressive, and creative....

Jonathan “Jon” Lee Trivette

Jonathan “Jon” Lee Trivette

Sep 27, 2021

Jonathan "Jon" Lee Trivette, 75, of Salisbury, NC passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center while visiting family in the area. Born July 24, 1946 in Salisbury, North Carolina to the late Charles Andrew and Edith Powell Trivette. Jon was a 1964 graduate of East Rowan High School and a 1972 cum laude graduate of Pfeiffer College...

John Anthony Szwapa

John Anthony Szwapa

Sep 27, 2021

John Anthony Szwapa

Drayton – John Anthony Szwapa, 52, died Monday, September 27, 2021.

John was born on November 11, 1968, to the late Frank Thomas and Hazel Brady Szwapa.

He was a graduate of Western Michigan University majoring in sociology and criminal justice. John is remembered as a physically strong and kindhearted man. He loved people and made friends...

Deborah Jane Close

Deborah Jane Close

Sep 25, 2021

Deborah Jane Close, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Bobbie Keeter Close and Leland Grant Close, Sr. Deborah spent most of her life in Asheville, NC and was a graduate of Enka High School and Western Carolina University. She enjoyed...

William Paul Galgon

William Paul Galgon

Sep 24, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Bill Galgon, 82, husband of Regina Wilschak Galgon, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 24, 2021. Born September 13, 1939, in Czechoslovakia, Bill was a son of the late Paul and Susanna Stefany Galgon. After entering the United States through Ellis Island, the family settled in Philadelphia, PA where Bill was raised and in time...

Jonathan Charles Waters

Jonathan Charles Waters

Sep 24, 2021

Jonathan Charles Waters, son of Jack and Cyndi Waters, died peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021. Jonathan was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on June 23, 1984. In the sixth grade, Jonathan received the White Star Award in Upward Basketball. He graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia where he lettered in lacrosse, soccer, and indoor soccer....

Donna Carol Rhinehart

Donna Carol Rhinehart

Sep 24, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Donna Carol Rhinehart, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021. Donna was the daughter of Carrol Rhinehart and the late Brenda Suggs Rhinehart. She was employed with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and a member of First Baptist Church Spartanburg. Donna is survived by her son, Dylan Thomas and his fiancé, Taylor Hughes; step mother, Dicksie Rhinehart;...

Joe Franklin Mattison

Joe Franklin Mattison

Sep 23, 2021

SPARTANBURG, SC- Joe Franklin Mattison, 88, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, at his home. Born September 3, 1933, Joe recently celebrated his birthday surrounded by his family. He grew up in Belton, SC, lived in several places across SC & NC, and settled in Spartanburg over 50 years ago. He was predeceased by his parents Vance Preston and Everlee Herlong...

Ronnie Lewis Johnson

Ronnie Lewis Johnson

Sep 19, 2021

Roebuck, SC- Ronnie Lewis Johnson, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. Born April 25, 1941 in Spartanburg, SC, Ronnie was a son of the late Artie William and Lucille Trail Johnson. He worked for 25 years before his retirement with Royster Fertilizer Company. Ronnie is survived by his beloved, longtime companion of 30 years, Loci...

John William "Petey" Berry, III

John William "Petey" Berry, III

Sep 19, 2021

Whitestone, SC- John William Berry, III, 45, husband of Allison Harris Berry, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born July 7, 1976 in Spartanburg, SC, Petey was the son of the late John William Berry, II “Pete” and Ellen Dean Berry. He was a graduate of Broome High School, class of 1995. Petey was a...

Robert Joseph Boyer

Robert Joseph Boyer

Sep 19, 2021

Robert J. Boyer Spartanburg, SC- Robert Joseph Boyer, 71, husband of Ruth Whitman Boyer, died Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born October 3, 1949, in Marquette, MI, Robert was a son of the late Norman A. and Shirley Holappa Boyer. He honorably served his country in the US Navy and retired in October 1996 after 24 years of service. Robert was...

Donald Dean Bullman

Donald Dean Bullman

Sep 18, 2021

Donald Dean Bullman of Spartanburg passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at SRHS, Mary Black Campus on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in Spartanburg, SC on January 22, 1958, Don was the husband of Chuck Boatwright, and son of the late George and Myrtle Grubbs Bullman. He is survived by sons, Jared (Anna) Bullman, Austin (Jessica) Bullman; and their...

Reverend Dr. Daniel Murray Shull, Jr.

Reverend Dr. Daniel Murray Shull, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Reverend Dr. Daniel M. Shull, Jr.

Moore - The Reverend Dr. Daniel Murray Shull Jr., age 89, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine Wessinger Shull, his children Lori Shull Crumpton (George) and Michael Murray Shull (Betty), his grandchildren Megan Shull Coleman (Blake), Andrew Murray Shull (Eliza), Elizabeth Christine...

Suzanne Krydynski Flynn

Suzanne Krydynski Flynn

Sep 15, 2021

Suzanne Krydynski Flynn Spartanburg – Suzanne Krydynski Flynn, 54, wife of David Henry Flynn, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Suzanne was born on September 14, 1967, to Vincent Joseph Krydynski, Jr. and the late Mary Ellen Goetzinger Krydynski. She was a loving wife and devoted mother who put her family above all else. She dedicated her life to making sure...

Charles Thurston Boyter

Charles Thurston Boyter

Sep 15, 2021

Charles T. Boyter of 914 Hwy 417, Moore, SC died on September 15, 2021 at the age of 89. He was the son of the late William Lawrence and Vister Kent Boyter. He is survived by his wife, Julia Elizabeth “Betty” Genoble Boyter; his daughter, Lynne Chastain and her husband, Steve; grandsons, Drew Chastain and Kent Chastain (Natalie); great grandsons,...

Addie Jean Riddle

Addie Jean Riddle

Sep 12, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Jean Riddle, 63, wife of Donald Riddle, died Sunday, September 12, 2021. Born March 26, 1958 in Spartanburg, SC, she was a daughter of the late William Glen Wyatt and Sarah Ramsey. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Tony and Tim Riddle; two sisters, Tina Williams of Spartanburg, SC and Louise Wyatt...

Tammy Tucker Privatte

Tammy Tucker Privatte

Sep 10, 2021

Spartanburg, SC- Tammy Tucker Privatte, 62, wife of Vicki Diann Privatte, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Born December 9, 1958 in Greensboro, NC, Tammy was a daughter of Jerry Edward Tucker of Simpsonville, SC and the late Erwina Willis. She was employed with City Range Steak House & Grill. The light of her life was spending time with...

Kazimierz Ball

Kazimierz Ball

Sep 9, 2021

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Kazimierz “Kaz” Ball of Spartanburg, S.C., formerly of Fayetteville NC, on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Kazimierz was born May 23, 1935, in Czechstowa, Poland to Helene and Boleslaw Ball. He was pre-deceased by his loving spouse, Hildegard. Kaz and his beloved wife, Hildegard, shared more than fifty-four years together....